Fly through a winter wonderland on skis at a snowy excursion hosted by TINS and the TRTA. Spend the morning on cross-country skis gliding through forests around Spooner Lake on Tahoe's East Shore. We will take breaks periodically to learn about forest ecology while talking about the plants and animals that make up Tahoe's wintery ecosystem.
Join us at the Galena Creek Visitor Center off Mount Rose Highway to meet official Tahoe Rim Trail Guides and get all your Tahoe-based hiking questions answered. Walk away feeling more prepared to tackle the TRT - either this summer, or over the next 20 years!
Planning to hike the Tahoe Rim Trail this trail season? South Lake Brewery and the TRTA are hosting a free event at SLB! Grab a couple of cold ones and come out for an Interactive TRT Guide Panel discussion with our professional trail guides on completing the Tahoe Rim Trail! Bring out friends... Read more »
Snowshoe out to the iconic Castle Rock with us! Enjoy the views and natural history of the surrounding trees with the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and our very own TRTA Guides. Don't have snowshoes? No problem! We have friendly experts, stunning views, and free snowshoes. We just need you!
Sometimes you just have to embrace the cold of the winter and open your eyes to the magic of the peace and quiet only a blanket of snow can afford. Whether you're walking, snowshoeing, or gliding, there is much to see in a snowy forest. Join the Tahoe Institutes for Natural Science (TINS) and the TRTA on skis for a peaceful morning in the the snow. Click for more info!
You know how you're a cool TRTA member and we're an awesome organization? It's like we combined the cool and the awesome, threw in a dash of Valentine's Day and made a hike out of it! Come explore and let us spoil you on this picturesque short trek full of wine, cheese, crackers and deserts. BECAUSE WE MAKE A GREAT TEAM!
This course will teach you one of the most basic and essential outdoor skills- navigation without relying on a battery in the winter. The birth of the smart phone and personal global positioning systems (GPS) have not outdated the centuries old skill of navigation by map and compass. The earth's magnetic field will never run out of battery.
The TRTA supports you every step of the way on your guided thru hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, from navigation, to food, to camping and wilderness skills. Our experienced guides are here to help you enjoy the wonders of the Tahoe backcountry.
Get the youth in your life outdoors and connected with nature to promote environmental stewardship, leadership, and confidence for life!
Join us on a snowshoe trek around Spooner Lake! Enjoy the views and natural history of the surrounding trees with the Sugar Pine Foundation (SPF) and our very own TRTA Guides. Don't have snowshoes? No problem! We have friendly experts, stunning views, and free snowshoes. We just need you!
Whether you are a new or experienced backpacker, this Gear Talk is just for you! Stio and the TRTA are hosting a free event at Stio Mountain Studio in South Lake Tahoe! Join us at Stio for an interactive Gear Talk with our professional trail guides and gearheads on everything you need to know about... Read more »
Lake Tahoe is one of the purest freshwater lakes in the world! Its unique system for staying so clear brings people from near and far to gaze at its beauty. This walk will teach you about Lake Tahoe's natural history and how it remains so blue. We will also touch on the curious cultural history from the turn of the last century. Click for more info!
The TRTA supports you every step of the way on your guided segment hike of the Tahoe Rim Trail, from shuttle logistics to navigation skills. Our experienced guides are here to help you successfully complete the whole trail one day at a time.
This two-day, classroom, and field day introductory snow camping course is designed for backcountry enthusiasts who want to step up their game by learning to camp and recreate all year long. Join us this February to explore and practice the essential skills and techniques to help you stay warm and comfortable while enjoying the freedom, quiet, and crispness that only snow camping can afford.
The TRTA supports you every step of the way on your Taste of the TRT guided overnight backpacking trip, from shuttle logistics to navigation skills. Our experienced guides are here to help you enjoy one of the most beautiful sections of the trail.
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. This course will provide individuals with a foundation in important first aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in a remote backcountry environment.
Do you know there's a special tree in the Sierra whose survival depends on a special bird? Did you know that same special bird's survival depends on the same special tree that depends on the special bird?! Whoa! Crazy, we know. This is only a sneak peek into the cool things you will learn on this snowshoe adventure. Click for more info!
April 22 is EARTH DAY! The theme of this Earth Week is Tahoe VS. Plastic. Will you be a part of the fight? Our partners and friends, Keep Tahoe Blue are hosting their annual community Earth Day Clean Up on April 22 from 8 AM to 12 PM in South Lake Tahoe. ... Read more »
Planning to get out on the Tahoe Rim Trail and Carson Valley Trails this summer? The El Dorado County Library, the TRTA and Carson Valley Trails Association are hosting a free event in South Lake Tahoe! Come out for an Interactive Guide Panel discussion with our professional trail guides on completing the Tahoe Rim... Read more »
The Tahoe Rim Trail Association is hosting a two-day Wilderness First Aid (WFA) course taught by NOLS Wilderness Medicine. This course will provide individuals with a foundation in important first aid concepts critical to responding effectively to emergencies in a remote backcountry environment.
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